Karissa Bowden
Monroe,LA
Summary
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Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Monroe City Schools
Monroe, LA
08.2007 - Current
- Develop IEPs for students with disabilities based on current data
- Collaborate with parents, general education teachers, and related service personnel to support student development.
- Administer weekly tests and others such as LEAP, DIBELS, and Numeracy
- Facilitate small group instruction to target specific learning goals/objectives.
- Maintain accurate and current records of student progress towards IEP goals in accordance with district, state, and federal mandates
- Provide support in the general education classroom, by providing accommodations as needed.
- Attend ongoing professional developments
- Serve on committees such as Instructional Leadership Team, Junior Beta Club, Thanksgiving Luncheon, 4-H
- Complete other duties as required by school/district administration
Social Services Counselor
Office of Juvenile Justice
Monroe, LA
10.2003 - 08.2007
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to meet identified needs of the youth.
- Provided quarterly written reports to judges and probation officers.
- Maintained current and accurate records as required by state law.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance youth care strategies.
Education
Mentor Teacher
Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
03-2025
Master of Arts - Mild/Moderate (1-12)
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA07-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05-2003
Accomplishments
Roy N. Shelling Teacher of the Year (2025-2026), Gold Award of Merit (2025), Energizer Award (2025), Quiet Storm Award (2025)
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Monroe City Schools
08.2007 - Current
Social Services Counselor
Office of Juvenile Justice
10.2003 - 08.2007
Mentor Teacher
Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana
Master of Arts - Mild/Moderate (1-12)
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Louisiana Tech University